METHOD AND SYSTEM FOR INCLUDING NETWORK SECURITY INFORMATION IN A FRAME

摘要

A method and apparatus for including network security information in a frame is disclosed. Network security information (330) is included in a secure portion of overhead of a frame (340). The network security information is configured to facilitate network security. A network device (600) configured to process a frame is also disclosed. The frame includes frame security information and network security information. The frame security information is configured to facilitate securing a portion of overhead of the frame, and the network security information is located in the secure portion of the overhead of the frame and is configured to facilitate network security.